IBMi (AS400) Support Engineer

Programmers
Arbo, Spain
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
€ 60K

Job location

Arbo, Spain

Tech stack

IBM System I
Batch Processing
COBOL
File Transfer
IBM RPG (Programming Language)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Microsoft Business Central
User Administration

Job description

  • Provide hands-on support for IBM i (AS400) ERP system.
  • Act as primary point of contact for business users.
  • Support the parallel run of AS400 during ERP migration., 1. Application Support & Maintenance
  • Provide hands-on support for IBM i (AS400) ERP system
  • Handle day-to-day maintenance activities and minor enhancements
  • Investigate and resolve system issues, blocks, and performance-related challenges
  • Ensure system stability during the migration phase
  1. User Support (Level 1 / Level 2)
  • Act as a primary point of contact for business users
  • Resolve day-to-day issues such as: Access rights / permissions, Password resets, Functional queries, System errors or transactions failing
  • Provide quick turnaround on operational requests
  1. Collaboration with ERP Manager
  • Work closely with the internal ERP Manager
  • Support and offload routine operational workload
  • Assist in knowledge continuity and documentation
  1. Transition Support
  • Support the parallel run of AS400 during ERP migration
  • Assist in knowledge transfer and system understanding
  • Contribute to a smooth transition without disrupting business operations

Requirements

Programmers.io is seeking a Senior IBMi (AS400) Support Engineer in Galicia, Spain, focused on supporting an ERP system during its migration to Microsoft Business Central. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of AS400 experience, strong proficiency in Spanish, and the ability to work onsite as well as remotely.

Your responsibilities will include application support, user assistance, and ensuring system stability. A collaborative approach and a problem-solving mindset are essential for this role.

Formación

  • 5+ years of hands-on IBM i / AS400 experience.
  • Experience in ERP support environments.
  • Strong understanding of system operations, batch processes, and user management., Strong experience in IBM i (AS400) Proficiency in RPG (preferably RPGLE / ILE) Strong problem-solving mindset Comfortable working in a business-facing role Descripción del empleo

Programmers.io is looking for a Senior IBMi (AS400) Support Engineer to support a business-critical legacy ERP system during an ongoing transition to Microsoft Business Central. The role is primarily focused on day-to-day maintenance, user support, and system stability, working closely with the in-house ERP Manager. The resource must have strong proficiency in Spanish, both written and spoken., Core Technical Skills

  • Strong experience in IBM i (AS400)
  • Proficiency in:
  • RPG (preferably RPGLE / ILE)
  • COBOL (nice to have)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • System operations
  • Batch processes
  • User management

Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on IBM i / AS400 experience
  • Experience in ERP support environments
  • Experience with maintenance/support-heavy roles (vs. pure development)

Additional Technical (Nice to Have)

  • Exposure to:
  • File transfers (FTP / secure FTP)
  • Basic integrations (not mandatory)

Soft Skills & Profile Fit

  • Strong problem-solving mindset - able to handle operational issues independently
  • Comfortable working in a business-facing role (user interactions)
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, onsite environment
  • Stable personality - able to work in a structured, controlled system environment

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